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title: "Managed Wider Area Network (WAN) Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33924b32-ec6f-43e9-afee-8479d910b445"
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buyer: "ONWARD GROUP LIMITED"
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# Managed Wider Area Network (WAN) Services

Buyer: ONWARD GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33924b32-ec6f-43e9-afee-8479d910b445

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## Summary

Onward Group Limited conducted a procurement process for Managed Wider Area Network (WAN) Services through a selective tender method under the Crown Commercial Service's Framework Agreement for Network Services (RM1045). The contract, classified under the wide area network services sector, was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited on 25th June 2019, with a total contract value of £856,672. The initial contract period will last for three years, starting from 26th June 2019, with the possibility of extension for one additional year. The primary service delivery location is in the North West region of England. The tender's submission deadline was 26th April 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the network services sector, particularly those experienced in providing wide area network solutions. Companies with expertise in telecommunications, data access services, and IT infrastructure are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with large-scale clients like Onward Group Limited can significantly enhance visibility and foster business growth within the industry.

## Notice

Onward Group Limited has appointed a suitably qualified and experienced provider of Managed Wider Area Network (WAN) Services, by way of a General Further Competition (GFC) under Crown Commercial Service's Framework Agreement for Network Services (RM1045). Core services fell under Lot 1 - Data Access Services, so all suppliers listed under this lot were invited to tender. The contract for these services is let for an initial period of three years (Call-off Initial Period) with an option to extend for a further one year (Call-off Extension Period).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bed930-3aa4-4df0-871e-0d8122faa9e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2019 - 25 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £856,672 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £684,668 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ONWARD GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 4AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2019 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bed930-3aa4-4df0-871e-0d8122faa9e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bed930-3aa4-4df0-871e-0d8122faa9e5
  26th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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